Autumn Art Days

Autumn Colours with Unison Colour

Thursday, 22 October 2015 from 09:45 to 15:30

Meet 9:45am Unison Colour Ltd, Thorneyburn, Northumberland NE48 1NA. Booking essential £40 click here

Spend a creative day in the stunning landscape of Tarset starting at Thorneyburn, home of the specialist artists’ pastel making company Unison Colour. After a tour of the production process, there will be an introduction to the work of its founder, John Hersey, and the opportunity to select 8 beautiful Unison Colour handmade pigment pastels, yours to keep. Then onto Highgreen, home of Visual Arts in Rural Community (VARC), for a drawing workshop inspired by the autumn colours. The day includes morning refreshments and soup and bread lunch. You get to choose 8 Unison Colour pastels to take home with you. Basic drawing materials, boards and paper will be provided. However feel free to bring your own if you wish. If the weather permits, the day will involve a short walk so remember to bring suitable outdoor clothing and footware. Meet 9:45am Unison Colour Ltd, Thorneyburn, Northumberland NE48 1NA.

Lines in the Landscape with Jenny Purrett

Saturday, 7 November 2015 from 10:00 to 15:30

Meet 10am Artist’s Studio, Highgreen, Tarset NE48 1RP. Booking essential £50 click here

Enjoy a day of drawing led by Artist Jenny Purrett in the beautiful landscape of Tarset. Throughout the day you will be guided through a range of drawing techniques and make drawings inspired by the lines in the landscape. Suitable for all abilities.


 

Both days include morning refreshments and soup and bread lunch. If the weather permits, the day will involve a short walk so remember to bring suitable outdoor clothing and footwear . Any queries please contact: helen@varc.org.uk